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Many people are still trying to get “back to the garden” to quote the Crosby, Stills and Nash song popularized by Joni Mitchell; seeing it as a viable solution to our disconnect from nature, community and the rampant mental health crises besieging industrial civilization. This podcast will weave historical perspectives with salient examples of successful homesteading and artful tools for growing resilient communities.
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Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions is the best resource for all things mycotoxins. What they are, how they affect livestock, and the impact they have on producers. Each episode we discuss cause and effect, and strategies you can implement to get the most from livestock feedstuff. Tune in the first, third, and fifth Monday each month as we discuss the latest research and speak with the best experts in the industry about how mycotoxins impact the health and performance of livestock. It's a ...
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of Meet the Team, we spotlight Ambar Ramirez, the creative force behind the editing and production of Ruminate This. From teaching English in Venezuela to joining Agrarian Solutions while living thousands of miles away, listen in as she reflects on her unique perspective as a consum…
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I recently attended the 45th EcoFarm conference at Asilomar in Pacific Grove (near Monterey, CA) and wanted to share some observations and thoughts as a full time farmer for the past 30 years about what I perceive as the state of the west coast organic farming movement. Check out more at: www.thetippingpoints.net Audio at https://open.spotify.com/s…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! The critical first moments of a calf's life are essential in shaping its future productivity. Poor calf health leads to both direct and indirect costs, including reduced growth rates, increased mortality, and lower future productivity, all of which significantly impact long-term profitability. Earl…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this Meet the Team episode, we sit down with Kelly Bristle to discuss her behind-the-scenes role at Agrarian Solutions. With a lifetime of experience in agriculture and communications, Kelly shares her insights on teamwork, leadership, and the lessons learned from mentors, including her daughter…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! For over 25 years, the DTX product line has been a trusted solution for improving ruminant health and production. Now, it’s been improved with the addition of a proprietary blend of natural plant actives and advanced synergistic technology to enhance digestive tract integrity, support liver health,…
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Agrobiodiversity refers to the biodiversity of edible crop species. Of the estimated 585,000 total plant species globally, it's estimated that 7000 humans use for food but only 200 are in widespread use and 3(corn, wheat, & rice) comprise 70% of total global caloric intake. This is an unfortunate trend that puts people, regions and nations in dange…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this special Meet the Team episode, we’re turning the tables as Jamie Propst, entrepreneur and podcast host, interviews none other than the host of Ruminate This and Regional Business Development Manager, Scott Zehr. This fun and insightful episode dives into Scott's journey, from his roots on a…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Get ready for an exciting Season 2 of Ruminate This, the podcast that delivers cutting-edge insights in dairy nutrition. Tune in for a sneak peek at the groundbreaking lineup, featuring top researchers and renowned speakers from leading scientific and producer conferences. From developmental progra…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of Ruminate This, Caroline Knoblock, Agrarian Solutions’ Director of Nutrition, examines the complexities of managing mycotoxins in livestock feed. Learn why fungicides, though beneficial for crop yields, often fail to reduce toxin levels, and uncover the limitations of traditional …
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The Agrarian Renaissance Episode 13: Homestead Movie Reaction Salon with Jonah Mesritz, James Teepe & Don Tipping. We watched the Homestead movie from Angel Studios recently and were intrigues to see how Hollywood would depict an post apocalyptic scenario. What did they get right? And what was overlooked? What did we like & appreciate? Check out mo…
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Some friends and I recently saw the movie from Angel Studios called Homestead out in the theaters right now. We all generally liked the movie (and are looking forwards to what the ensuing series has in store) and it's nice to see this topic which has risen in popularity in recent years getting some mainstream attention. However..... As a homesteade…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Welcome to Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions! In this special episode of our Meet the Team series, host Scott Zehr sits down with Dr. Larry Roth, Agrarian's "resident geek" and a cornerstone of our technical team. As Vice President of Nutrition, Dr. Roth is a key contributor to our mission of i…
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Off the Grid Today is the winter Solstice and over the longest night we had a wild and blustery storm roll in bringing gusts that toppled trees onto power lines and shutting power off to about 10,000 people in our rural river valley. The irony of the lights going off on the coinciding with the darkest night here in the northern hemisphere did not e…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! DTX isn’t just for dairy cows! In this episode, we explore the research on DTX and its impact on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and gut health in weanling pigs—even in the absence of mycotoxins. Learn how DTX supports GI microbial balance, enhances intestinal morphology, and delivers m…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! This week we continue our "Meet the Team" series with National Farm Program Manage, Dan Hoying. Dan shares his journey, including his philosophy on proactive service and the critical role of trust in building long-term customer relationships. Whether it’s troubleshooting on-farm issues or going the…
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In Episode 9 Don Tipping upacks the journey from the Pleistocene to the Holocene and the dawn of Agriculture. Show Notes: 5:00 - Younger Dryas Period - 6:00 - The Pleistocene Epoch 9:30 - The Anthropocene - 10:00 - AMOC 11:00 - The Holocene 14:00 - Gobeckli Tepie 14:30 - First Cereal grains 16:00 - The Dawn of Everything, David Graeber 16:20 - Firs…
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In this next installment of the podcast Don Tipping elaborates upon how the evolution of life branched into aerobic bacteria and later plants evolved to use light for cellular respiration. Photosynthesis is an absolute miracle when we take the time to consider how plants use light to create sugars and growth and the air we breathe. Show notes: 2:00…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Creating the right team starts with choosing the right people. On Ruminate This, Scott Zehr and Jeff Hostetter from Premier Select Sires break down how selecting industry professionals—like nutritionists, vets, and AI technicians—should be treated just like hiring employees for your farm. They expl…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of Meet the Team, we sit down with Cody Cline, Agrarian Solutions' International Account Manager, as he shares his journey. Cody's passion for international business and agriculture has taken him around the globe, with experiences in China, Thailand, and Colombia, where he connects …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of RUMINATE THIS, host Scott Zehr sits down with Dr. Kee Jim, founding partner, veterinarian, and manager at Feedlot Health Management Services, to explore the groundbreaking business strategy behind Blackshirt Feeders, one of North America’s largest feedlot operations with an annua…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of our “Meet the Team” series, you’ll meet the newest member to Agrarian Solutions, Caroline Knoblock, Director of Nutrition. Listen in as Caroline shares her journey in the dairy industry, from her roots helping on a farm to her academic achievements at Michigan State University an…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! While DTX is well-known in the U.S. for enhancing dairy and beef cattle health, this episode of RUMINATE THIS with Cody Cline, Agrarian Solutions' International Account Manager, reveals its global impact on poultry and swine. We discuss how DTX is driving healthier, more productive poultry flocks i…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Welcome to a special bonus episode of Ruminate This! In this installment of our “Meet the Team” series, join host Scott Zehr as he chats with Chad Christensen, Regional Business Development Manager at Agrarian Solutions. Discover Chad’s journey, his role in driving regional business development, an…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of Ruminate This, host Scott Zehr interviews Dr. Larry Roth to address the growing problem of mycotoxin contamination in dairy cattle across the U.S. Dr. Roth shares alarming 2024 corn silage data from the Northeast, Great Lakes, and East Coast, highlighting the presence of multiple…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this special bonus episode of Ruminate This, we kick off our “Meet the Team” series, where you’ll get to know the people behind the scenes who help drive success at Agrarian Solutions. Hosted by Scott Zehr, this episode features an insightful conversation with Nick Bradley, Agrarian's Director o…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of Ruminate This, we explore the top 12 diseases causing the greatest economic losses in the global dairy industry and the critical role nutrition and mycotoxins play. At an alarming cost of $12 billion annually, subclinical ketosis leads the list globally, while in the U.S., mastit…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! This week on Ruminate This, we talk with Dr. Kevin Ziemba, Global Support Specialist at STgenetics, about the essentials of proactive farm management and its role in building a sustainable farm team. Dr. Ziemba shares how moving beyond constant crisis management to building a team-oriented culture …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Today’s podcast digs into the dogma and new thinking about liver abscess development in feedlot and dairy cattle. The entire June 2024 Journal of Applied Animal Science was devoted to the liver abscess phenomena which is estimated to cost the US beef packing industry at least $400 million dollars e…
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In Episode 7 Don expands upon how latitude and photoperiodicity play a crucial role in what crops can grow where on the earth and how adaptation of a species or variety has more to do with hours of sunlight over the seasons than many other factors. Plants respond to sunlight and a nuanced understanding of this fact is crucial to being skillful gard…
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In Episode 6 Don delves into the realm of Agribiodiversity with a highlight upon the incredible work of Russian botanist Nikolai Vavilov and his theory about the centers of origin for humanities' domesticated crops. Check out more at: www.dontipping.com Workshops: https://www.siskiyouseeds.com/pages/worksh... Seeds & Tools - https://www.siskiyousee…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we discuss the hidden costs of binders in dairy cow rations with Caroline Knoblock, Director of Nutrition. We explore how binders, while effective against Aflatoxin, can inadvertently bind essential nutrients like amino acids and vitamins—costing an additional 4-6 cents per cow per …
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In episode 5 we welcome back Naturalist and educator, James Teepe with Four Winds Earth Skills from Williams, OR. James and Don discuss the interface between our cultivated landscapes and native plants and ecosystems. We look forward to curating ideas and discussions centered around tools that will help to grow resilient communities. Learn More abo…
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In episode 4 we welcome Naturalist and educator, James Teepe with Four Winds Earth Skills from Williams, OR. James and Don discuss the interface between our cultivated landscapes and native plants and ecosystems. We look forward to curating ideas and discussions centered around tools that will help to grow resilient communities. Learn More about Ja…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Are binders truly effective in combating harmful toxins in feed, or could they be causing more harm than good? In this episode, we delve into the suprising research by Kihal et al. (2020, 2022), which examined the effectiveness of yeast cell wall and clay binders in binding mycotoxins. While binder…
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In episode 3 we delve into Ethno-agronomy, Nikolai Vavilov and species journey from hunter gathers to farmers and wild plants to cultivated species. We look forward to curating ideas and discussions centered around tools that will help to grow resilient communities. Audio File: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388982/15... Check out more at: www.dontipp…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking L-Form Technology and its vital role in supporting every animal on a farm from day one. We address the important issue of mycotoxins and their impact on pre-weaned calves, along with the critical periods of transition in an animal’s life. Livestock fac…
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In episode 2 I give a broad overview of how humans moved from hunter gathers to agricultural peoples and why this matters for the understanding of how to make sense of these current times. Show notes: 5:45 - The Dawn of Everything, by David Graeber and David Wengrow https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374157357/thedawnofeverything 8:45 - Tom Ward ak…
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The Agrarian Renaissance For the vast arc of the history of human civilization it has been agrarian. When humans developed agriculture, it enabled us to settle in place, construct cities, and commence the diversification of work that led to the flowering of agrarian societies. The industrial revolution marked a turning point where fossil fuels and …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we discuss the nuances of immune support in dairy cows with Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions. We explore why many immune support products fall short, offering a little of everything but not enough to be truly effective. We discuss commonly touted ing…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, we dig into "The Britt Hypothesis" to understand how the dry period impacts dairy cow fertility and the significant role of epigenetics. Dr. Jack Britt joins us to discuss dry cow management and its influence on future generations. Dr. Britt challenges traditional dairy management …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! When it comes to creating healthier, longer-living cows, genetics are the engine and nutrition is the fuel. This week Dr. Kevin Ziemba, Global Support Specialist at STgenetics, discusses strategies for better cow management, focusing on improving cow welfare, genetics, and reducing epigenetic risks…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, Dr. Larry Roth reviews research on the impact of inflammatory diseases on fertility in cattle, focusing on studies from Eduardo S. Ribeiro and Murilo R. Carvalho of the University of Guelph. We will dig into how unresolved inflammation affects every stage of the reproductive cycle—…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, Dr. Jack Britt discusses the importance of dairy in global nutrition and the future of sustainable farming practices. Dairy plays a crucial role in feeding the growing world population, and as a leading dietary component, it can feed the greatest number of people. Listen in as Dr. …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we explore the cornerstone of thriving dairies … heifers. While heifer nutrition often takes a back seat to the milking herd, it deserves our full attention as it drives growth, reproductive performance, mammary development, immune function, production and ultimately profitability. …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In today’s episode we explore the complicated web of mycotoxins and their compounding effects on cattle health. Together with Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, we discuss the multifaceted ways mycotoxins target cows, creating a domino effect of adverse consequences …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenge of identifying the root causes of herd health performance issues. Among a complex web of factors impacting herd performance—including genetics, management practices, environmental conditions, nutrition balancing, and more —it's all too easy to overlo…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we unravel the intricate layers of a cow's biological hierarchy, where the immune system takes precedence over milk production and reproduction. Discover why immune challenges such as mycotoxins, heat stress, overcrowding, mastitis, and lameness trigger an inflammatory response, lea…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! On today’s episode Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth further discuss the 920-cow study focusing on the statistically significant reproduction improvements. Even with DON and Zearalenone toxins present in the feed at levels considered acceptable by many, the study revealed tremendous potential for impro…
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! We're diving into a fascinating study that sheds light on mycotoxin management in cattle. Despite the presence of DON and Zearalenone toxins in the feed at levels deemed tolerable by many, the study yielded statistically significant improvements in production and reproduction metrics when they are …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, Scott Zehr, Regional Business Development Manager at Agrarian Solutions, sits down with Mark Carpenter, the company's Chief Executive Officer to discuss Agrarian's overarching goals and mission in supporting nutritionists, veterinarians, and cattle owners in combating mycotoxins. D…
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